Chapter 110 Ive Got Your Back
Zhu Minghao misunderstood as well. Furious, he scrambled toward the edge of the pool, shouting as he climbed, "Dai Xu, that little bitch belongs to this Heir! How dare you touch"
The onlookers gasped. They looked from one to another, unable to fathom the relationship between Lu Zhaoling and these two heirs. Zhu Minghao spoke to her with such malice, yet now he acted as if she were his property.
"Qingbao, smack him with that broom," Lu Zhaoling commanded. "It seems Heir Zhu truly lacks a brain to dare such insolence."
"Yes!" Qingbao grabbed the broom and charged.
Zhu Minghao had just reached the edge when the broom slammed into his head and face. The blow stunned him, leaving bloody welts across his skin. He recoiled in pain.
"Ahhh!" He screamed, trying to lunge at Lu Zhaoling again, but Qingbao swung once more. The force was so immense it whistled through the air.
The crowd scattered with cries of alarm.
Splash!
Zhu Minghao was swept back into the water once again.
"Oh..." The Second Manager of Yanbo Tower had intended to call the waiters to stop Lu Zhaoling. Heir Zhu was a regular and held high status; naturally, he had to take his side. But just as he was about to move, someone stepped beside him and whispered a single sentence.
The manager looked at the embroidery on the man's collar and felt a chill. He didn't dare move. Seeing Zhu Minghao knocked back into the pool, his mouth twitched, and he simply covered his eyes.
He couldn't get involved. A noble was protecting that girl and had ordered that she not be troubled.
Dai Xu stared at Lu Zhaoling in shock. Wait, isn't this beauty a bit too fierce?
Pushing Zhu Minghao in the first time could be called self-defense since he'd charged her from behind, but she actually dared to do it a second time!
When did such a person arrive in the capital, someone who held Zhu Minghao in such disregard?
He straightened his back, preparing to greet Lu Zhaoling as she walked over. To his surprise, she stopped in front of Sun Yingying.
Gu Qing's eyes widened. Since Second Miss Lu was wearing a veil, she wasn't sure if she should greet her. Earlier, she had only whispered the girl's identity to Sun Yingying and Lin Yiru. If Second Miss Lu didn't want to be exposed here, it would be bad to call her name aloud.
Sun Yingying stared at Lu Zhaoling with round, curious eyes. "Do you want our help?" she asked.
Lu Zhaoling blinked at the unexpected question, then laughed. "Help with what?"
"If you want to run, we'll help block Zhu Minghao's people while you get away. Trust me, you'll suffer if you face him here," Sun Yingying whispered.
Zhu Minghao had plenty of unscrupulous friends, and as a regular at Yanbo Tower, the establishment kept thugs on hand. They hadn't moved yet probably because Zhu Minghao hadn't given the order. Once he did, Lu Zhaoling would be in trouble.
"You can run to Prince Jin's Mansion! I heard Prince Jin protected you last time; go ask him for help!" Sun Yingying added quickly, trying to pull Lu Zhaoling behind her.
Lu Zhaoling had noticed Sun Yingying protecting the other two girls like a mother hen earlier; she hadn't expected to be taken under her wing as well.
"You stinking bitch!"
Zhu Minghao had scrambled up again, his servant finally finishing his bout of vomiting and rushing to his side. "Guards! Manager! Seize that little whore! I'm going to kill her!" He jumped up and down, spitting out pool water.
Several thugs surrounded them, looking to the Second Manager for the word to move. They were ready to snatch her; after all, Heir Zhu would take the fall for whatever happened. It was more trouble not to listen to him.
But the Second Manager shook his head slightly, signaling them to stay put. He bowed and ran to Zhu Minghao. "Heir Zhu, you really should take a hot bath and change into dry clothes immediately to avoid catching a cold. Let me lead you..."
Zhu Minghao wanted to say he wanted Lu Zhaoling dead first, but he let out a loud sneeze as soon as he opened his mouth.
His servant supported him. "Heir, changing clothes is more important."
After being soaked twice, the heir didn't seem to smell as bad anymore.
Dai Xu's eyes gleamed as he and his group began to jeer. "Don't wimp out, Heir Zhu! Fall back in one more time so everyone can enjoy the show!"
"Haha, Heir Dai, Heir Zhu's posture while climbing out just now was quite something."
Zhu Minghao sneezed three more times. His head felt dizzy. Listening to their mockery while being held up by his servant, he felt a bit hesitant. He glared at Qingbao.
Qingbao raised the broom and arched an eyebrow defiantly.
He was seething! That maid really might sweep him into the water again. It was better to change first and then bring more men! Yanbo Tower had its own thugs; Lu Zhaoling couldn't leave anyway.
"Manager, watch her!" he shouted. "If she dares to take a single step out of Yanbo Tower before I come out, break her waist!" He pointed at Lu Zhaoling. "You bitch, just you wait!"
With that, he beat a wretched retreat, supported by his servant, to go bathe and change. He believed the manager could hold her.
"Go back to the Marquis's Mansion and bring more men! Tell them to bring weapons! Those two wretched maids know martial arts; tell them to bring knives!" he ordered his servant. While there were thugs here, his own men were more reliable.
The servant acknowledged the order and hurried off.
"Coward," Qingbao huffed. If he had the guts, he should try coming at them again. She'd give him another taste of the broom.
Dai Xu and the others hissed and jeered at Zhu Minghao's retreating back.
"You should leave quickly," Sun Yingying told Lu Zhaoling. "We'll hold back the people from Yanbo Tower!"
Lu Zhaoling found the girl quite righteous. She smiled. "Why don't we leave together? We can go have tea elsewhere."
Qingyin was stunned. Why was the Miss not looking for Third Master Liu anymore? Was she interested in this young lady?
Sun Yingying was also dazed. "Us?"
"Yes," Lu Zhaoling looked at Gu Qing. "Miss Gu, we meet again."
Gu Qing was pleasantly surprised. "So Second Miss Lu remembers me."
"Of course. Miss Gu is beautiful and kind-hearted; one does not forget meeting someone like you," Lu Zhaoling said.
Gu Qing blushed. She was embarrassed to be praised so directly.
"Lady!"
Dai Xu walked over and spoke loudly to Lu Zhaoling. "Let me treat you all to tea! Let's go together. If you don't follow me, you won't get out of Yanbo Tower."
Zhu Minghao had already ordered the thugs to watch her; how could they let her leave? But if Dai Xu insisted on taking them out, the manager wouldn't dare stop him. The manager feared Zhu Minghao, but he also didn't want to offend Dai Xu.
He was very curious about this girl!
Qingyin whispered in Lu Zhaoling's ear, "Miss, this is the Heir of the Marquis of Runan. He's a notorious dandy."